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    Study music appreciation to understand and enjoy different music styles. Learn about music history, notable composers, and musical elements.

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      Berklee

      The DIY Musician

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Fundraising and Crowdsourcing, Musical Composition, Peer Review, Brand Strategy, Music Theory, Professional Networking, Social Media, Branding, Music Performance, Media Production, Post-Production, Production Planning, Sustainable Business, Writing and Editing, Leadership, Initiative and Leadership, Campaign Management, Marketing, Instrumental Music

      4.7
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      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career

      Skills you'll gain: Productivity, Brand Strategy, Market Research, Professional Networking, Time Management, Branding, Target Audience, Business Modeling, Social Media, Prioritization, Competitive Analysis, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Promotional Materials, Goal Setting, Business Strategy, Marketing Materials, Business Planning, Recruitment, Presentations, Marketing

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      15 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México

      Producción musical con software libre

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Post-Production, Open Source Technology, Media Production, Musical Composition, Music History, Aesthetics, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing, Creativity, Digital Publishing, Software Installation, Editing, Content Creation, Computer Programming Tools

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      O Músico Contemporâneo

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music, Music Theory, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Media Production, Creativity, Peer Review, Post-Production, Timelines, Digital Publishing, Writing, Automation, Editing, System Configuration, Peripheral Devices

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      89 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Berklee

      El Músico Moderno

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Music Performance, Peer Review, Media Production, Storytelling, Writing, Instrumental Music, Post-Production, Creativity, Timelines, File Management, Editing, Automation

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of Glasgow

      Music Composition: Starting a Piece

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Music, Classical Music, Creativity

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Piano Techniques for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, Creativity, Coordination

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      22 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      California Institute of the Arts

      Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Music, Musical Composition, Classical Music, Music History, Instrumental Music, Music Performance, World Music

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      165 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Music Business Foundations

      Skills you'll gain: Contract Negotiation, Music, Intellectual Property, Music History, Law, Regulation, and Compliance, Business Management, Marketing Management, Entrepreneurship

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Berklee

      Teoria Musical

      Skills you'll gain: Musical Composition, Music Theory, World Music, Music, Music Performance, Instrumental Music, Peer Review

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      69 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Pro Tools Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Music, Musical Composition, Instrumental Music, Music Theory, Editing, File Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      604 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Berklee

      Piano Scales for Modern Music

      Skills you'll gain: Music Theory, Musical Composition, Music, Instrumental Music, Music Performance

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular music appreciation courses

    • The DIY Musician: Berklee
    • Musician’s Professional Toolbox: Your Portfolio Career: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Producción musical con software libre: Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México
    • O Músico Contemporâneo: Berklee
    • El Músico Moderno: Berklee
    • Music Composition: Starting a Piece: University of Glasgow
    • Piano Techniques for Modern Music: Berklee
    • Approaching Music Theory: Melodic Forms and Simple Harmony: California Institute of the Arts
    • Music Business Foundations: Berklee
    • Teoria Musical: Berklee

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